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    Salix alba var. vitellina

    Also Known As

    • Salix alba 'Vitellina'
    • Vitellina Golden Willow

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 80'
    • W: 30'

    planting zones

    • 3a-10b

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    Salix alba var. vitellina plant details

    Salix alba var. vitellina is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salix alba var. vitellina

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: salicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT wide, 80 FT tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salix alba var. vitellina

    USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bright gold winter twig color is the outstanding feature of this attractive fast-growing multi-branched tree/shrub and its glossy dark-green leaves make it a pretty hedge plant; this willow can easily grow 8' in a season, it can be kept in bounds by cutting back to 1' in late-winter, if left to it is own devices, it can reach up to 60'! S/M-W

    By: Forestfarm

    Rich yellow-orange new growth on tree up to 60' if left unpruned. Regular coppicing is the best treatment for bright bark and attractive stems.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Salix alba var. vitellina plant

    How to Grow Salix alba var. vitellina

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Salix alba 'Britzensis'

    aka Salix alba 'Chermesina', Coral Bark Willow, Redstem Willow, White Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Salix alba 'Britzensis' by plant lust
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    Salix alba 'Sericea'

    aka Salix alba 'Argentea', Salix var. alba 'Sericea', Siberian White, Silver Leaved Willow, Silver Willow, White Willow, WILLOW

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-60'

    Width: 15'-60'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • standing water - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salix alba 'Sericea' form by Secret Garden Growers
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    Salix 'Boydii'

    aka Salix boydii, Salix x boydii, Willow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-15"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Salix 'Boydii' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Salix fargesii

    aka Chinese Willow

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Salix fargesii foliage by plant lust
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    Salix helvetica

    aka Swiss Willow

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Salix helvetica foliage by plant lust
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